Developing a Positive Identity Chapter 7 Lesson #2 Pages 178-183

DO NOW List some of the features that make each person an individual. What aspects of a persons life can influence their development as a individual?

Your Personal Identity Your sense of yourself as a unique individual Created like a jigsaw puzzle, ; Interests Likes and dislikes Talents and Abilities Values and beliefs Goals

Developmental Assets The building blocks of development that help young people grow up as healthy, caring and responsible individuals. Developmental Assets include; Support (family, friends, neighborhood, school) Empowerment (valued, purpose, feeling safe) Boundaries and Expectations (personal influences) Constructive Use of Time Commitment to Learning Positive Values (character) Social Competencies (tolerance, decision making) Positive Identity (self-esteem)

Activity Do you think most teens have the benefits of all of these assets? WHY? Which of these assets can teens strengthen on their own? How? List the assets you feel are especially important. Why?

How to Create a Healthy Identity 1) Recognize your strengths and weaknesses Take pride in your strengths and accomplishments Set goals for accomplishing your weaknesses 2) Demonstrate positive values Guide your actions and influence the decisions you make. Ex: show honesty, comfort a sad friend, being trustworthy, etc.

Healthy Identity 3) Develop a purpose in your life Framework for your mental health as your grow Sense of purpose = goals and achieving them - 4) Form meaningful relationships Helps develop a sense of purpose in your life Helps build confidence and a sense of security or belonging

Healthy Identity 5) Contribute to the community Provides services and resources to meet your needs Giving back gives you a sense of accomplishment 6) Avoid unhealthy risk behaviors A normal part of life, helps define and develop you Healthful risk-taking has a positive effect on developing who you are as a person Unhealthy risks can be dangerous

Self-Esteem and Positive Outlooks Self-Esteem- Comes from the understanding that you are a unique and valuable human being. When you have a healthy identity, you will experience increased self-esteem and a higher level of mental/emotional health. Having a positive outlook is also related to your general level of wellness

Working Toward High Self-Esteem People with high self-esteem…. Take responsibility for their behavior Generally have a positive outlook on life Like and accept who they are overall Try to learn from their successes as well as from their mistakes Build and maintain healthy relationships To improve self-esteem… Think of appropriate ways to share your positive attributes Engage in behaviors that will promote your health

Realistic Patterns of Thinking To increase your self-esteem and develop a positive outlook on life, its important to see events REALISTICALLY. Constructive Criticism Non-hostile comments that point out problems and encourage improvement Analyzing Self-Talk Replace negative messages with constructive criticism. If you make a mistake, tell yourself everyone makes mistakes and LEARN from your mistake. Be able to tell yourself “Good Job!”

ACTIVITY: How & why do these help? Home field advantage Training partners Support groups

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